May 2002
Intermediate to advanced
360 pages
8h 30m
English
The primary objective of the adapter reference model is to define an abstract (generic) design model that is capable of supporting most adapter patterns and behavior. To achieve this objective, the model needs to exhibit several important properties, including the following:
A flexible component-based architecture supportive of plug-and-play capability
Clearly defined functional boundaries ensuring no redundant functionality
Consistently universal applicability
These properties are difficult to maintain in one model. In practice, multiple models are necessary, each capturing different aspects and different dimensions (static/dynamic, logical/physical, transience/persistence) of the adapter. One ...
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